Chapter 2: Job Requisitions 📋

What it is: The name of the job position.

Examples: Electrician, Plumber, Laborer, Supervisor, Driver, Nurse, etc.

Tips:

• Be specific. Instead of "Worker," use "Skilled Welder"
• Use standard job titles so candidates can find it easily
• Don't include salary in the title

What it is: The type of work (blue collar, white collar, etc.).

Examples: Construction, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Office Work, Healthcare, etc.

How to use:

• Click the dropdown menu to see available categories
• Select the one that best fits the job
• You can only select one category per job
• If you don't see your category, contact your administrator

What it is: How many people you want to hire for this position.

Examples: 1, 5, 10, 20, etc.

Important:

• Enter only numbers (no letters or symbols)
• You're hiring for ONE type of position (e.g., 5 Electricians)
• If you want different positions, create separate requisitions

What it is: How much workers will earn.

To fill in:

• Minimum Salary: The lowest you'll pay (e.g., 2000 AED)
• Maximum Salary: The highest you'll pay (e.g., 3500 AED)
• Currency: Usually AED (Arab Emirates Dirham)
• Pay Period: Monthly, Yearly, etc.

Examples:

• Entry level: 2000-2500 AED/month
• Experienced: 3000-4000 AED/month
• Senior: 5000-7000 AED/month

What it is: Where the worker will work.

Examples: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Al Ain

More Details (Optional):

• Specific building or project name
• Street address
• District/Zone

What it is: A detailed explanation of the job and what workers will do.

What to include:

• Main responsibilities and duties
• Daily activities
• Tools and equipment they'll use
• Working hours and shifts
• Physical demands (standing, lifting, etc.)
• Safety requirements

Example: "The Electrician will install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in construction projects. Work includes reading blueprints, connecting wires, testing systems, and following safety protocols. Must work at heights and in various weather conditions."

What it is: What candidates need to have to qualify for the job.

What to include:

• Years of experience required (e.g., "5+ years")
• Education level (e.g., "High School or equivalent")
• Certifications (e.g., "Valid Electrical License")
• Special skills (e.g., "Can operate heavy machinery")
• Languages (e.g., "Fluent in English and Arabic")
• Physical requirements (e.g., "Must be able to lift 50kg")

Example: "- Must have 3+ years experience as an electrician\n- Valid UAE electrical license\n- High school diploma or equivalent\n- Fluent in English\n- Can climb ladders and work at heights"

What it is: The last date when candidates can apply for this position.

How to use:

• Click on the date field
• Select a date from the calendar
• Or type the date manually (e.g., 31-01-2026)

Tips:

• Set a deadline at least 7-14 days in the future
• Give enough time for candidates to apply and for you to review
• After the deadline, applications may still come in but you can reject them as late

What it is: The person responsible for hiring for this position.

How to use:

• Click the field and search for a person
• Or select from the dropdown list

Why it matters: The hiring manager will be notified when applications come in and can approve them.

What it is: How long the job contract will be.

Examples:

• 3 months (short-term project)
• 1 year (standard contract)
• 2 years (long-term position)
• Permanent (ongoing, no end date)

What it is: Any additional information important for candidates to know.

Examples:

• "Free accommodation provided"
• "Must be willing to work weekends"
• "Travel to project site required"
• "Preference for UAE locals"
• "Priority for those with experience in similar projects"

There's no limit! You can create as many as you need. But remember: create separate requisitions for different job types. For example, if you need 5 Electricians and 3 Plumbers, create TWO separate requisitions (not one with mixed positions).

It depends on your system configuration. Some systems allow it, others don't. If you want to unpublish a job, it's safer to change the status to "Closed" instead. This way, no more candidates can apply, but existing data is preserved.

You can change the salary anytime. The new salary will apply to NEW applications. Existing applicants won't be affected. It's good practice to note when you made the change (e.g., "Updated salary on 15-Jan-2026").

Some systems have a "Duplicate" or "Copy" button. Look for it in the Actions menu. If not, you can manually create a new one and copy the text from the old one using copy-paste (Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V).

Recommended timeframe:

• Entry-level positions: 7-14 days (high number of applicants)
• Skilled positions: 14-21 days (need time to find qualified candidates)
• Specialized positions: 21-30 days (harder to find right person)

You can extend the deadline if you haven't found enough candidates.

Quick fix: Close the job immediately to stop new applications, then contact your hiring manager and IT support. They can help you decide whether to delete it or create a corrected version.

This depends on your system configuration. Most systems prevent duplicate applications to avoid duplicates. If a candidate applies twice, you'll usually see both applications but can mark one as duplicate.

Open the job requisition and scroll down to the "Applications" section. You'll see a number showing how many candidates have applied. You can also look at the list view - some systems show application counts in the table.